SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular bentota river safaris in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Bentota River mangrove boat safari with crocodiles, birds, and delta views. Private 2-hour tour with pickup and English guide.
Most Popular“Loved this activity today. Great communication beforehand, transport provided was clearly communicated. Captain on boat was a super lovely and informative. would recommend.”
A 2–3 hour Bentota River safari with coconut for every guest, hotel pickup, and a guide who spots crocodiles, monkeys, and mangrove birds.
“Excellent 2 hours on the river with lots of wildlife spotted. Crocodiles, monkeys, leaf snakes, water monitors and much more. Coca our guide had amazing ability to spot and knew all about the animals and birds. Well worth setting time aside to experience this great little trip.”
Private Bentota River mangrove safari with wildlife spotting, bird watching and hotel pickup in Sri Lanka, 2-hour cruise from $32.
“Fantastic tour. We had a very enthusiastic guide who ensured we had a memorable experience. We saw 3 crocodiles”
Private day tour from Galle to Galle Fort, sea turtles, a turtle conservation stop, and a Madu River boat safari. Includes hotel pickup.
“It was really great and our guide, I think his name was Nuwantha, was so sweet and explained a lot to us. He picked us up at our hotel en drove us around. We first went on a boat safari where he brought some cookies for us to give to the monkeys what was really…”
From Bentota, explore Galle Dutch Fort plus a mangrove river safari, sea turtle conservation, tsunami museum, and stilt fishermen.
“Amazing tour we had a fabulous time and tour guide Janith was amazing. I have decided if I go again I will use Bentota Travel Mart and will request for Janith.”
Private day trip from Colombo/Negombo to Galle, with a Madu River boat safari, Kosgoda turtle hatchery, and a guided Galle Fort walk.
“Turtle sanctuary was fun, river safari was excellent, tsunami museum was moving, opal farm and mask museum were interesting, Galle Fort has enough going on to keep you interestedfor a whole day.. Our guide Janaka was outstanding though drives well, fitted tour to what we needed, excellent English and his local knowledge was testament to…”
A 2-hour Madu River boat safari from Bentota: mangrove wildlife, island temple, fish foot massage, and cinnamon island.
“We were a large group of 13”
A 2-hour Bentota River safari with hotel pickup, mangrove cruising, and chances to spot crocodiles, snakes, and birdlife.
“Wir haben unwahrscheinlich viele Tiere gesehen. Von einer Baumschlange, einem Krokodil, einer Affenfamilie, vielen verschiedenen Vögeln bis zu einem Waran und anderen Tieren. Diese Tour kann man wirklich empfehlen. Top war auch der Mangrovenwald mit den vielen verschiedenen Tierstimmen.”
UNESCO Galle Fort, stilt fishermen, sea turtle conservation, and Bentota mangrove river safari on a private full-day trip.
“We had a really good day out. Nothing was too much trouble. We called to watch fishermen bringing in their nets and to a busy local fishing harbour. The river trip was excellent and we saw a lot of wildlife including crocodiles, monkeys, fruit bats, monitor lizards, a snake, lizards etc. I had always wanted…”
Private south-coast day from Colombo or Negombo: Madu River mangrove boat safari, sea turtle rescue visit, and Galle Fort ramparts.
“Rasidu is een aardige man maar is geen gids. Hij wist niks over de plekker te vertellen. Je kon het jezelf uitzoeken. Sprak slecht engels waardoor we bij een Ayurvedische stonden maar hem al had verteld dat ik er niet naartoe wou. Hij was alleen maar met zijn telefoon bezig en selfies aan het maken.…”
All-inclusive Bentota village tour with river safari, turtle project, Kande Viharaya temple, wood carving, tea plantation and factory, plus lunch.
“The tour was really great. The guides were knowledgable, friendly and really caring.”
Private Galle day tour from Bentota with Madu River Safari, turtle hatchery, moonstone mine, tsunami museum, Dutch Fort, and stilt fishing.
“We had a wonderful full day with our wonderful hosts and would recommend this to anyone in the area! We loved the mix of culture, wildlife and history of the area! We booked another excursion with the company following this trip as the team were amazing!”
A private Bentota lagoon boat safari with hotel transfers, mangrove wildlife spotting, and a short safe run toward the ocean mouth.
“Excellent 2 hour trip. Lots of wildlife including crocodiles, water monitors, snakes, monkeys, birds and more.”
Private Bentota River boat safari with hotel pickup, wildlife spotting in mangroves, bottled water, WiFi, and a stop at Sunflower crafts.
“Have not long arrived home from the most amazing holiday in Sri Lanka! This was mainly due to the trips that Dimuthu had planned for us. The trips we went on were fantastic. The boat trip was great and all the others things we done that dRead more”
Meet baby turtles, cruise Madu Ganga, see a moonstone mine, and end with sunset at UNESCO Galle Fort on a single day trip.
“der außergewöhnliche Führer”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
